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Hi All, Can anyone tell me how much Chemwatch costs? Do your schools have a bulk subscription?? At the moment most schools in WA don't use Chemwatch. I have heard that it is very expensive, but I could be wrong. However with the enormity of what we need to do to comply with regulations regarding haz...

Thank you Richard. I think there is quite a diversity between states! I understand that there are moves to make National standards for WorkSafe regulations. However I am not holding my breath as these things can take a very long time. Is the CSIS training for both government and non government schoo...

Hello, Sorry I am not answering your query, instead I have a further question: Is the CSIS package only used in NSW? I am wondering who puts the package together, gives the advice and does the training? Is it run by the Education Department or a private company? Also is it designed for ALL those who...

Hi All, What a great communication tool Chemtalk is! Around the nation we all have the same issues that we are dealing with. We recently received a flyer from CaRob computing about "Scilist" a "Science Equipment Management system" I ordered it on 30 days approval and am finding i...

Hi All,
I haven't been online for ages (been on Long Service Leave), but thought I would add my thoughts to this discussion.
We have purchased PASCO data loggers from Cider House and have found them to be excellent.
Regards
Teresa

Hi Robb,
Would a list like this be appropriate for inclusion in Wiki? Similarly the outcomes of the esters equations from another thread?
That would be beneficial to all and would save you time sending private messages?
Regards
Teresa

Hi Everyone, Just a reminder that there are only 2 days left to take advantage of the World Conference early bird discounts! The daily program is now on the web page. http://www.WorldSTE2007.asn.au The keynote speaker for Science Technicians is Chris Peel who is a senior advisory technician with CLE...

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that there are only 9 working days left to take advantage of the World Conference early bird discounts!

The daily program is now on the web page.

http://www.WorldSTE2007.asn.au

Regards
Teresa

Dear Chemtalkers If you are considering registering for the World Conference, we would encourage you to do so early this week! There are only 14 working days left before the Early Bird discount closes. Sometimes it takes a week to get Professional Development approved and another week to raise the c...

Hi All, Last year I promoted the World Conference on Science and Technology Education to be held in Perth in July 2007 and invited Science Technicians to contribute to the programme. The conference has attracted some world renowned keynote speakers, as well as some fantastic highlighted speakers and...

Hi Michelle,
What a great idea putting the tapers in plastic straws!!!
They alway break, so this will give them a longer life. Fantastic.
I really enjoy reading all the tips and ideas from this website.
Regards
Teresa

Hi Julia and others, Welcome back to all for another school year. The anatomy departments of universities might be interested in real skeletons. They are accustomed to having real bodies that have been donated for scientific purposes and adhere to guidelines that maintain respect for the deceased. M...

Thank you for you reply Robb, you are always so prompt to answer queries. Thank you! Further to Robb’s reply. In between the time when I posted the query and Robb replying I found extra information at http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/HomeExpts/TARNISH.html Basically it explains that the tarnish on...

Hi to anyone who comes online over the holidays! I have a question regarding cleaning silver: Over Christmas when the silver cutlery needed cleaning, an old army technique was used: ie dipping the tarnished silver into water containing dissolved table salt and a sheet of alfoil, and then wiping dry....

Hi Annette,
Could the sealed glass tubes have come through the Regional Technician's Group? If so then they could give you information on them.
Regards
Teresa

Thank you Robyn,

It is great to get such prompt feedback!!

Regards
Teresa

Hi Robyn, Kim and others that read this forum,
200 lab coats are a lot of lab coats!
Can I ask you how you store them?
Many Thanks.
Regards
Teresa

Hi Alice,
Thank you for your feedback.
I did purchase it as well. My IT person had to install it as I don't have administrator privileges and I am about to embark on it!
Thanks for the offer to have a look at yours! It would be nice to catch up!
Great to hear from you
Regards
Teresa

Hi All, Another alternative for Biuret Reagent can be found on the Regional Technician Group's website http://www.rtg.wa.edu.au/solution/probsoln.htm#biuret under problems and solutions: This website has many good tips! Here is the info I have copied from the RTG website: "Protein Testing - mod...

Hi Julia, I agree. It is certainly worthwhile getting together. In fact last year I liaised on behalf of LABNETWEST with the Regional Technicians to have a combined meeting at North Lake. It was a great opportunity to get together in WA. If many people are in favour then maybe it can be arranged for...